Fleet typeIdentity
Asset-based
25 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 88361 · MC-4242
PITTSBURGH-FAYETTE EXPRESS INC
25 power unitsavg 7.8 yrMulti-region · 8 statesBELLE VERNON, PA
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-4242 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
25Power units
19 observed · MCS-150
18Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
7.8Avg age (yr)
2007–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-30
Clear to load
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.
Active operating authorityInsurance on fileMultiple injury crashes
In good standing · 4
Active operating authorityActive for-hire authority is on file with FMCSA.Insurance on fileBIPD (liability) insurance is on file with FMCSA.Established 52 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 1974.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 67 inspections.
Operating authority5252 yr active
since 1974Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24mo10.710.7 %
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal00
3 in 24moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
7.8 yr
Model years 2007–2026 · peer benchmark computing.
Identity stabilityStable
52 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1974 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Is PITTSBURGH-FAYETTE EXPRESS INC safe to work with?
Is PITTSBURGH-FAYETTE EXPRESS INC safe to load? PITTSBURGH-FAYETTE EXPRESS INC (USDOT 88361, MC-4242) is an active asset-based motor carrier based in BELLE VERNON, PA, operating 25 power units and 30 drivers. Operating authority has been active 52 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 67 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate is 10.7% (below the 22.26% national average), with 3 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA rates it Satisfactory. Vektor rates it clear to load (94/100). Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-30.
FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-30
PEPITTSBURGH-FAYETTE EXPRESS INC 94
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Safety
67 inspections · 24 mo · vs national benchmarks
Out-of-service rate· trailing 24 months vs national benchmark
Vehicle OOS 10.7% (24-mo)28 veh insp · 24-mo · nat'l 22.26%
050%nat'l 22.26%
Driver OOS 0.0% (24-mo)48 drv insp · 24-mo · nat'l 6.67%
030%nat'l 6.67%
OOS trajectory· trailing 6-mo vehicle-OOS rate vs national
0.0% now▲ Worsening
Inspection coverage· expected vs observed · the fraud signal
Inspection coverage
How heavily FMCSA inspects this fleet for its size — it tells you how much to trust the safety signals above. Thin coverage on a young authority is a fraud signal nobody else surfaces.
Under-inspected
Expected
Well-monitored
Heavily inspected
≈1.0 / unit·yr
thin signalabundant signal
Within the expected band for a 25-unit fleet — FMCSA has inspected this carrier often enough that the out-of-service and violation signals above are statistically trustworthy.
- Registered power units
- 25
- Inspections · 24 mo
- 48
- Annualized
- ≈24 / yr
- Coverage
- ≈1.0 inspections / unit · yr
Violation themes· decoded · grouped by BASIC
What this carrier actually gets cited for — FMCSA violation codes decoded into plain English, ranked by frequency.
- 392.2 State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)Unsafe Driving7
- 393.9 Inoperative required lampsVehicle Maintenance7
- 393.47 Brake actuators / linings / componentsVehicle Maintenance3
- 392.16 Failure to use seat beltUnsafe Driving3
- 393.53 Automatic brake adjusters / indicatorsVehicle Maintenance3
- 393.45 Brake tubing / hose defectsVehicle Maintenance3 · 2 OOS
- 396.3 Inspection / repair / maintenance not performedVehicle Maintenance2 · 2 OOS
- 393.209 Parts & accessories (vehicle condition)Vehicle Maintenance1 · 1 OOS
- 393.60 Windshield / glazingVehicle Maintenance1
- 392.82 Using a hand-held mobile phoneUnsafe Driving1
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Authority & insurance
Can they legally + adequately haul your load?
Operating authority· 49 CFR · per type
Operating authority
- Common
- Active
- Contract
- Active
- Broker
- None
Insurance & bonds
BIPD / liability (required)Filed with FMCSA
CargoFiled with FMCSA
Surety bond (BMC-84)None
Insurance continuity· insurer · policy · lapses
$1M BIPD · 12 insurers · 0 lapsesInsurer churn
+6 earlier
Continental · 02–07
Imperium · 09–11
Continental Western · 12–14
Great Divide · 14–17
Crum Forster · 17–19
Acuity A · 20–23
19932023
No BIPD policy is currently in force in the filing history. The authority record may still list one on file — request a COI to confirm current coverage.
12 insurer eras · collapsed from 23 filings
| Insurer | Period | Limit | Renewals |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | Aug 2020 → Jul 2023 | $1M | 2 |
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | Aug 2019 → Aug 2020 | $1M | 1 |
| CRUM & FORSTER INDEMNITY COMPANY | Aug 2017 → Aug 2019 | $1M | 2 |
| GREAT DIVIDE INSURANCE COMPANY | Aug 2014 → Aug 2017 | $1M | 1 |
| CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | Aug 2012 → Aug 2014 | $1M | 1 |
| COMPANION PROPERTY & CASUALTY INS. CO. | Aug 2011 → Aug 2012 | $1M | 1 |
| IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANY | Aug 2009 → Aug 2011 | $1M | 1 |
| THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | Aug 2008 → Aug 2009 | $1M | 1 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | Aug 2007 → Aug 2008 | $1M | 1 |
| CONTINENTAL CASUALTY COMPANY | May 2002 → Aug 2007 | $1M | 3 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | May 2001 → May 2002 | $1M | 4 |
| LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. | Feb 1993 → May 2001 | $1M | 5 |
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Equipment & fleet
VIN-decoded · NHTSA vPIC
Capacity· power units = haulable capacity; trailers are towed
- Registered power units (MCS-150)
- 25
- Observed power (24 mo)
- 19
- Trailers (towed)
- 18
Capacity is power units only — trailers are towed equipment and are never summed into a fleet-size figure.
Fleet age· model years · decoded VINs
Average age
2026
Newest model yr
2007
Oldest model yr
VINs decoded
04
Operations & lanes
Revealed by inspection density across 8 states · 24 mo
Operating footprint· revealed by roadside-inspection geography
Operating radiusMulti-region
revealedStates observed88
US statesInspections · 24 mo4848
PA busiestInspection density by state· each tile = a state · shade = inspections, last 24 mo
Home base
BELLE VERNON, PA
Top corridor
PA
Density
fewermore
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Network & fraud
Affiliated entities & reincarnation signals · for review, not a verdict
No shared-VIN flow in the last 12 months
None of this carrier's trucks were inspected under another USDOT in the last 12 months — any shared equipment is historical, not active.
Show all-time history (1 truck · 1 carriers)
Across all inspections on record: USDOT 3437285
Capacity consistency· registered vs roadside-observed power units
Registered (MCS-150)2525
Observed (24 mo)1919
Shared w/ other carriers11
Registered and roadside-observed capacity are broadly consistent.
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Identity & contact
FMCSA census + L&I dossier
Location
- Physical address
- 400 MAIN STREET, BELLE VERNON, PA, 15012
- Operation
- Interstate· Hazmat
Contact
- Phone
- (724) 929-2220
- Fax
- (724) 929-9702
- fran@pfep.com
- Web domain
- pfep.com
Registration
- Officers
- Anita Puhnaty · Francis S Prezioso
- USDOT / docket
- 88361 · MC-4242
- First registered
- 06/01/1974
- Last MCS-150
- 09/23/2025 · 1,657,905 mi (2024)
- FMCSA safety rating
- Satisfactory · 12/12/1989
- D-U-N-S
- 88904669
Fleet (self-reported · MCS-150)
07
Federal activity
Daily-captured FMCSA licensing & insurance changes — monitored by Vektor
Federal record activity· monitored daily by Vektor
No licensing or insurance changes captured since Vektor began monitoring this carrier (June 2026). Quiet is usually good.
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Reviews
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Frequently asked
What is PITTSBURGH-FAYETTE EXPRESS INC's USDOT number?
PITTSBURGH-FAYETTE EXPRESS INC's USDOT number is 88361, and its motor carrier number is MC-4242.
Is PITTSBURGH-FAYETTE EXPRESS INC authorized to operate?
As of 2026-06-30, PITTSBURGH-FAYETTE EXPRESS INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is PITTSBURGH-FAYETTE EXPRESS INC's safety record?
PITTSBURGH-FAYETTE EXPRESS INC has a 10.7% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 67 roadside inspections, with 3 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 94/100 (tier: clear).
How big is PITTSBURGH-FAYETTE EXPRESS INC's fleet?
PITTSBURGH-FAYETTE EXPRESS INC operates 25 power units and 30 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is PITTSBURGH-FAYETTE EXPRESS INC based?
PITTSBURGH-FAYETTE EXPRESS INC is based in BELLE VERNON, PA, with roadside inspections recorded across 8 states.